Had Septoplasty and Rhinoplasty and the Roof of my Mouth Hurts

Minimal pain or discomfort is common following a
septoplasty and rhinoplasty procedure. If the pain is tolerable, I would advise
that you try to be as patient as possible with this addition to your recovery.
Though you may feel uncomfortable, the feeling should subside within a week or
two. If the problem persists, you should consider scheduling a follow up to
have your surgeon evaluate the situation in person. 

In general, almost all noses are numb right after a rhinoplasty. In most cases its the tip that is numb, but this numbness can extend down to the upper lip, and in rare cases some of the teeth. There are nerves that are cut and stretched during a rhinoplasty, and it takes a long time for those nerves to start working again. This is true of an open as well as closed rhinoplasty, although it tends to be more extensive in open rhinoplasty. This could also be more extensive if a septoplasty is performed at the same time. This, along with the swelling, gives you a stiff, plastic type feel, and can give you an odd smile. However, the nerves will start working and again, and your nose stiffness will go away with time. As the nerves grow back, you may feel some tingling, itchiness and on occasion pain. This takes in most cases months, but can take years in rare cases. Extremely rarely, the numbness is permanent, although I have never seen such as case.Best Wishes,Pablo Prichard, MD